Science & Health

Malaria drug has the potential to treat prostate cancer, say scientists

After clinical trials were conducted, it was found that the androgen receptor could be blocked using the malaria drugs.

Dec 15, 2016

Here’s how male seahorses ended up being the ones that get pregnant

Evolutionary biologists also reveal why they have no teeth or pelvic fin.

Dec 14, 2016

International Tea Day 2016: Did you know drinking tea enhances your heart and bone health?

Tea is the most widely consumed beverage after water and it can be found in almost 80 percent of all American households.

Dec 14, 2016

Viruses have evolved to be more deadly for men than women, study suggests

The viruses are keeping women alive to further the spread.

Dec 14, 2016

NASA's OSIRIS-REx: The spacecraft that's protecting us from Trojan asteroids

Trojan asteroids are those space rocks which accompany the planets present in our solar system and orbit the Sun along with them.

Dec 14, 2016

NASA's Mars mission: Presence of organics throws up evidence of life on the red planet

Organics found on Mars will boost the search for any existence of life in the past and encourage future endeavours.

Dec 14, 2016

NASA's JunoCam went to Jupiter and all we got was a 'string of pearls'

This was the third closest encounter of the Juno spacecraft with Jupiter.

Dec 14, 2016

National Green Tribunal bans glass-coated Chinese manjha across India

However, the NGT has set the next hearing for January 1 to decide the final order after listening to all the parties.

Dec 14, 2016

The world's largest wave ever recorded towered 62ft; want to surf that?

A wave in North Atlantic Ocean has been recorded to be the highest wave, towering 62.3ft.

Dec 14, 2016

Dementia is likely to be controlled like HIV/AIDS by 2025: Research institute

As per the global dementia statistics worldwide, there are 46.8 million people suffering from it.

Dec 14, 2016

Post demonetisation, use of old notes leads to jump in sales of drugs

Patients are said to be stocking up their medicines by exchanging old notes in pharmacies.

Dec 14, 2016

Chances of life on Proxima b are bleak because superflares will wipe out any civilization

Proxima Centauri is the closest star to the solar system, more than 600 times dimmer than the sun

Dec 13, 2016

American teens are drinking and smoking less, doing fewer drugs: Study

However, drug related deaths for adults continue to be a major problem in the United States.

Dec 13, 2016

Geminid meteor shower 2016 Live Streaming: Date, time, where to watch

Here's all you need to know about the Geminid meteor shower, which will be at its peak from late on Tuesday to the wee hours of Wednesday.

Dec 13, 2016

Sushma Swaraj out of ICU; to be discharged in 7-10 days

Swaraj underwent a kidney transplant after renal failure.

Dec 13, 2016